Principal​/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Position: Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) program within Northrop Grumman Defense Systems was developed and built by Northrop Grumman for the U.S. Army but has since transitioned to the USSF.  JTAGS receives and processes data directly down-linked from the Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) constellation of satellites, including Defense Support Program (DSP) and Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) sensors, and other infrared satellite sensors.  

JTAGS then disseminates near-real-time warning, alerting and cueing information on ballistic missile launches and other tactical events of interest throughout the theater using multiple communications networks.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a multi-skilled, self-motivated, energetic individual to work as a Cyber Engineer. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO. As a cyber team member you should excel in interpersonal, business, and technical domains. Be able to perform comprehensive security assessments, including compliance audits and vulnerability scanning, to pinpoint security weaknesses and policy inconsistencies. You'll identify and support in the addressing of system vulnerabilities and collaborate with system administrators to implement secure configurations aligned with NIST SP800-53 security and privacy controls and customer standards.

Strong collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and document technical standard operating procedures and processes as needed

Recommend, implement, and support system enhancements that improve system performance, reliability, and security, including installation, upgrades, monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration management

Perform analysis, design, development, implementation, and security assessments to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance

Analyze information systems and network devices while assessing the operational and security impacts of various configuration changes

Apply intermediate to advanced technical expertise and skillset to independently work cybersecurity projects and tasks IAW required DoD security and cybersecurity instructions, policies, frameworks, etc.

Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve system failures and performance issues in a timely manner

Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation and related information artifacts

Work with cybersecurity tools such as endpoint protection platforms, SIEM tools, and vulnerability scanners to support monitoring, detection, assessment, and response activities

Participate in technical interchange meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Provide support for the development and enhancement of security engineering inputs to program documentation, security authorization packages, CDRLs, and research and development reports

Basic Qualifications For a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer: 5 years relevant cybersecurity experience with Bachelors degree in cybersecurity or related STEM field, or 3 years relevant experience with Masters degree in cybersecurity or related STEM field

For a Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer: 9 years relevant cybersecurity experience with Bachelors degree in cybersecurity or related STEM field, or 7 years relevant experience with Masters degree in cybersecurity or related STEM field

Active IAT Level II (ie. CompTIA Security ) certification

Active DoD Secret security clearance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with subordinates, peers, and leaders

Strong organizational and time management skills

Moderate to advanced knowledge of Trellix Endpoint…